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ArtReview Launches Bar Nights Series with Magazine Redesign and Brazilian-Themed Cocktails

other · 2026-04-20

On September 5, 2013, ArtReview Live kicked off a series of bar nights at the ArtReview bar, in collaboration with Absolut. This event also marked the unveiling of the magazine's redesigned layout, crafted by the renowned John Morgan studio from London, which was featured in the September 2013 edition. During the event, ArtReview editor Mark Rappolt and John Morgan talked about the redesign, highlighting the removal of the magazine's signature colon. Absolut prepared two cocktails inspired by Brazilian flavors, reflecting the work of September cover artist Fernanda Gomez. The drinks included the ABSOLUT RioFresh, with lemon juice, sugar syrup, and ginger foam, and the ABSOLUT Rio, combining coconut water, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and soda water. Information about future events was shared via the website, Twitter, and Facebook.

Key facts

  • ArtReview Live launched bar nights on September 5, 2013
  • The event was organized in collaboration with Absolut
  • It took place at the ArtReview bar
  • The magazine's new design by John Morgan studio was unveiled
  • The redesign involved removing ArtReview's famous colon
  • Absolut created two Brazilian-themed cocktails for the event
  • The cocktails were inspired by cover artist Fernanda Gomez
  • Future event details were available online via website, Twitter, and Facebook

Entities

Artists

  • Fernanda Gomez
  • Mark Rappolt
  • John Morgan

Institutions

  • ArtReview
  • Absolut
  • John Morgan studio

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

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